The 2014 FIFA World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, kicking off a month-long soccer tournament that will culminate with a final matchup on July 13.

Teams representing 32 countries have clinched a berth in the finals. In the absence of a Canadian team, CTV Toronto has rounded up a list of venues across the city where you can cheer for your favourite squad, and catch a bit of international World Cup fever.


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Brazil

Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse

Where: 230 Adelaide St. West, Toronto, 416-916-2099

Colombia

Colombia Mia Restaurant

Where: 3038 Huronontario St., Unit 9, 905-270-6475

England

Queen and the Beaver

Where: 35 Elm St., Toronto, 647-347-2712

Germany

Toronto Blue Danube

Where: 1686 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough, 416-290-6186

Greece

Café Frappe

Where: 519 Danforth Ave., Toronto, 416-462-0693

Italy

Café Diplomatico

Where: 594 College St., Toronto, 416-534-4637

Mexico

Mexican Amigos

Where: 10720 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, 905-780-0303

Portugal

Bairrada Churrasqueira Grillhouse

Where: 1000 College St., Toronto, 416-539-8239

 

  • When is your team playing? Complete schedule here.

 

Don't see your team here? Check out these places, where beer, finger foods and soccer talk will likely be on tap:

The Dock Ellis

Where: 1280 Dundas St. West, Toronto, 416-792-8472

The Football Factory

Where: 164 Bathurst St., Toronto, 416-368-4625

The Loose Moose

Where: 146 Front St. West, Toronto, 416-977-8840

Real Sports

Where: Maple Leaf Square, 15 York St., Toronto, 416-815-7325

Where is your favourite World Cup watering hole? Let us know!